CTET Notification 2024 Out: Dec Notification PDF, Exam Date

Central Teacher Eligibility Test 2024 ( CTET )

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Updated on Nov 12, 2024 10:44 IST

CTET Notification 2024 was released on September 17, 2024. The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) displayed the official notification for the conduct of the CTET Dec 2024 exam on the official website- ctet.nic.in. The CTET notification PDF 2024 was published as an 'information bulletin' containing details of the examination, syllabus, languages, eligibility criteria, examination fee, examination cities and important dates. Candidates should go through the CTET official notification PDF thoroughly so that they do not miss out on any important information regarding the CTET exam. The CTET notification 2024 PDF download file is shared below for ease of candidates. 

The CTET application form 2024 was released along with the notification on the official website of the exam. The CTET Apply Online 2024 link was available at ctet.nic.in. Candidates were required to fill out the CTET application form by visiting the website, ctet.nic.in. Candidates should go through the CTET eligibility criteria 2024 carefully to know all the conditions to be fulfilled before appearing for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) 2024 exam.

Q:   What is the eligibility for CTET?

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The CTET eligibility criteria differ for Paper 1 and Paper 2. Some of the basic requirements to fulfil CTET eligibility criteria for Paper 1 is passing 12 examinations with a minimum of 50 per cent aggregate marks and Paper 2 is completing graduation with a minimum of 50 per cent aggregate marks. Candidates should go through the detailed eligibility criteria before filling out the CTET application form.
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Q:   What is the CTET exam date 2024?

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The CTET exam date 2024 has been revised by the CBSE. The exam date for CTET 2024 is December 14, 2024. The 20th edition of the CTET exam will be conducted offline in pen and paper mode. The CTET notification 2024 has been released. The CTET Dec 2024 application began with the reelase of notification. The CTET 2024 exam will be held on a single day in two shifts for Paper 1 and Paper 2.

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Q:   When will the CTET notification 2024 be released?

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CTET Dec 2024 notification was released on September 17, 2024 on the official website. The CTET notification 2024 is available as a PDF file containing the important exam details including the exam events, dates, application process, eligibility criteria, exam structure, exam applicability and so much more. The CTET 2024 application process began with the release of official notification. Candidates were advised to go through the notification carefully before applying online.

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Q:   Is there any age criteria to appear for the CTET exam?

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No, there is no age criteria for the CTET exam. This means that candidates belonging to any age group can apply and appear for the exam. Have a look at the CTET age limit below: The minimum age limit to apply for CTET is 18 years. There is no restriction on the upper age limit to apply for the CTET exam.
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CTET Notification 2024 PDF

The CBSE CTET notification 2024 is the first official document that is released as an 'Information Bulletin'. The notification PDF contains the important details related to the exam including:

CTET_Dec_Notification_2024

Also Read: Last 5 Years Question Papers of CTET: Download Free PDFs

Q:   What is CTET notification?

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The CTET notification is an official document that contains important information about the exam such as dates, pattern, syllabus, admit card download process, result declaration process, etc. The CTET notification is a ready reckoner for the exam. The CTET exam process begins with the release of notification that acts as a guide for candidates in terms of eligibility criteria, application process, syllabus and pattern.

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Q:   How many times can a candidate apply for the CTET exam?

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There is no restriction on the number of attempts for the exam. This means that candidates can apply and appear for the exam as many times as they want irrespective of whether they cleared the paper in the last cycle. Candidates can also attempt the CTET paper again to improvise their exam score.

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Q:   Who releases the CTET notification?

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Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), the conducting authority for the CTET exam, releases the notification. The Ministry of Education, Government of India has entrusted the responsibility of conducting the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) to the CBSE Delhi. And hence, all the events related to the exam are announced or released by the board itself.

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CTET 2024 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of CTET 2024 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates

14 Dec '24

CTET 2024 Exam Date

DatesPast Exam Dates

03 Dec '24

CTET 2024 Pre-Admit Card

21 Oct '24 -

25 Oct '24

CTET Form Correction

17 Sep '24

Release of CTET notification

CTET Application Form 2024

Candidates needed to fill the CTET application form 2024 in two parts – the registration and application form. To register for the exam, candidates can follow the steps mentioned below.

  • Visit the official website of the exam
  • Click on the application/registration form link
  • Read the exam notification carefully and click on the checkbox at the bottom of the page
  • Click on the ‘Click Here to Proceed’ button
  • Fill out the CTET online registration form
  • Note down the system-generated application number

Also Read: CTET 2024 Hall Ticket

Next, candidates needed to fill out the CTET authentication form and application form by following the below-mentioned steps:

  • Login to the registered account using the application number and password
  • Fill out the authentication form
  • Fill out the application form
  • Upload scanned photo and signature as per the prescribed specifications
  • Pay CTET application fee through Syndicate Bank/Canara Bank e-challan or credit card/debit card/net banking

Category

CTET 2023 Application Fee for One Paper (in INR)

CTET 2023 Application Fee for Two Papers (in INR)

General/Other Backward Class (OBC)

1,000

1,200

Scheduled Caste (SC)/Scheduled Tribe (ST)/Differently Abled Person

500

600

  • Click on Submit to submit the CTET application form

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Q:   How can I apply for CTET exam?

A:

Candidates can fill the CTET online form by following the given steps.

  • Visit the official website- ctet.nic.in.
  • Click on Apply for CTET Dec 2024 link.
  • For new users, click on the "New Registration" button to register yourself. If not, enter your information and click the "Sign In" button.
  • Fill in the required credentials like the candidate's name, mother's name, father's name, date of birth, etc.
  • Choose the exam centre and medium of instruction
  • Enter your Aadhar card number or PAN, choose gender and category, select the status of employment, and fill in the status of the qualifying exam.
  • Now fill out the educational details. Enter your communication address, phone number, and email address.
  • Upload a photo and your signature.
  • Now the page will redirect to the payment.
  • Make payment through Credit Card/Debit Card/E-Challan Click the "Submit" button.
  • Take a printout of the confirmation page for your records.
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Q:   What is the CTET photo and signature size?

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Candidates need to upload the scanned images of photo and signature on the CTET application form. The dimensions and size of the CTET photo and signature have been mentioned clearly in the official notification. The scanned photograph and signature should be in JPG/ JPEG format. Have a look at the CTET photo and signature size below:

  • Size & Dimension of Photograph: Size of scanned photograph should be between 10 to 100 KB and the dimension of photograph should be 3.5 cm (w) x 4.5 cm (h).
  • Size & Dimension of Signature: Size of scanned signature should be between 3 to 30 KB and the dimension of photograph should be 3.5 cm (l) x 1.5 cm (h).
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Q:   Is the CTET 2024 application process started?

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The CTET application 2024 began on September 17, 2024 for the December session. The CTET registration 2024 was carried out online. Candidates needed to pay the CTET application fee 2024 for successful submission of the online form. The CTET 2024 application fee is INR 1,000 for only one paper and INR 1,200 for both papers. The CTET Dec 2024 application form was made available along with the official notification.

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CTET Exam Pattern 2024

The CTET exam contains two papers 1 and 2. Check major CTET exam pattern highlights for both Paper 1 and 2 below.

Particulars

CTET Paper 1 Highlights

CTET Paper 2 Highlights

Exam mode

Offline

Offline

Number of sections

5

4

Names of subjects

Child Development and Pedagogy

Language-I

Language-II

Mathematics

Environmental Studies

Child Development and Pedagogy

Language-I

Language-II

Mathematics and Science or Social Studies

Duration of exam

2.5 hours (150 minutes)

2.5 hours (150 minutes)

Total questions

150

150

Type of questions

Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs); 4 options with only 1 correct option

Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs); 4 options with only 1 correct option

Total marks

150

150

Marking scheme

+1 for the correct answer

0 for an incorrect answer

+1 for the correct answer

0 for an incorrect answer

Download CTET Syllabus 2024- Click Here

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Q:   What are the qualifying marks for CTET exam?

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The CTET qualifying marks are different for different categories. General category candidates need to obtain a minimum of 60 per cent or above marks in the CTET 2025 exam in order to be considered as a CTET pass. The CTET passing marks for OBC/SC/ST category candidates are 55 per cent. Candidates scoring more than or equal to the qualifying marks are considered CTET qualified. Only those candidates are awarded the CTET Certificate those who secure the minimum qualifying marks. However, a higher CTET score is advantageous in the further teacher recruitment process.

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Q:   Do all CTET qualifying candidates get a job?

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No, clearing the CTET exam does not guarantee jobs to candidates. By clearing CTET, candidates only become eligible to apply for teaching jobs in government schools across India. Post exam, all qualifying candidates need to go through the recruitment process of the school in which they apply for a job.

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Q:   What is the next date of CTET exam 2025?

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The CTET 2025 (January) exam date will be announced soon by the CBSE. The CTET 2025 schedule will be released along with the official notification. The CTET Jan 2025 exam will be held offline in pen and paper mode. The exam is conducted on a single day in two shifts for Paper 1 and Paper 2. The CTET Paper 1 is organised from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and Paper 2 from 2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Candidates check the CTET next exam details here - https://www.shiksha.com/sarkari-exams/teaching/articles/ctet-2025-exam-blogId-170985

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CTET Notification 2024 FAQs

Have a look at CTET notification 2024 FAQs below:

Q:   What is the eligibility for CTET?

A:
The CTET eligibility criteria differ for Paper 1 and Paper 2. Some of the basic requirements to fulfil CTET eligibility criteria for Paper 1 is passing 12 examinations with a minimum of 50 per cent aggregate marks and Paper 2 is completing graduation with a minimum of 50 per cent aggregate marks. Candidates should go through the detailed eligibility criteria before filling out the CTET application form.
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Q:   What is the last date to apply for CTET 2024?

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The last date to apply online for CTET Dec 2024 exam was October 16, 2024. Candidates needed to submit their applications before the CTET last date 2024 of online application process. The CTET application 2024 comprises following stages:

  • CTET registration 2024
  • Filling out the application form
  • Uploading of scanned images
  • Payment of the CTET application fee
  • Download the CTET confirmation page 2024

The CBSE generally provides a month time to candidates to fill out the CTET online form 2024.

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Q:   Does CBSE offers jobs to CTET qualifying candidates?

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No, CBSE is only the conducting body for the exam and does not offer a job to any candidate. The CTET is a national-level eligibility exam conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). It determines the eligibility of candidates for appointment as teachers for Classes 1 to 8 in Central Government School such as KVS, NVS, etc. 

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Answered a week ago

Yes, B.Com (Bachelor of Commerce) graduates can apply for the *Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET)* exam, but only under certain conditions. The CTET is conducted by the *Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)* to determine the eligibility of candidates for teaching positions in central gov

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The general eligibility requirements for most candidates who wish to appear for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) as teachers at the primary and upper primary levels are :-

Primary Level (Class I-V):
Educational Qualification:
Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passe

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Arindam Modak

Contributor-Level 9

Answered a week ago

The syllabus for Language II (Malayalam) in CTET Paper 1 includes the following:

Understanding: Two unseen prose passages (literary, narrative, or scientific) with questions on comprehension, grammar, and verbal ability (15 questions).

Language Development Pedagogy Includes topics about language learn

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Subhash Kumar Gupta

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

Yes, you may opt for Social Science as a subject for the CTET, even though maths may not be a strong suit of yours. Because candidates can choose subjects keeping in mind their strengths and preferences, the CTET offers them this facility. Since you have a B.Ed degree in the Science stream, you are

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Subhash Kumar Gupta

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

Both language papers are compulsory.

The conducting body for Central Teacher Eligibility Test is CBSE. It is an national level examination, which is generally scheduled twice a year.

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SACHIN SINGH

Guide-Level 13

Answered a month ago

You have a lot of options for CTET preparation, firstly you should try to understand the concept of all topics through a best book after that you can take many classes on YouTube for different subjects, You can follow the videos of himanshi singh on YouTube for better practice in english and pedagog

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Surbhi Mishra

Beginner-Level 5

Answered 2 months ago

Candidates who have completed ECCE are not eligible for CTET. To appear for CTET, Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in any discipline from an accredited university or institution to be eligible for the CTET.

Additionally, they must possess a 4-year Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) degree or a 2-y

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